Virtues related to Work

What is a Virtue?

A virtue is a good human habit. It’s a moral principle, moral quality or goodness of character and behaviour.

Examples of virtues related to work

1. ​Diligence — hard working
2. Honesty, integrity — ability to be relied upon (Integrity) Honest is being truthful 
3. Faithfulness — being trustworthy and loyal
4. Responsibility — ability to make decisions and take action independently. Being mindful of other people’s welfare
5. Tolerance — ability to bear with others or with difficult situations

​Moral Duties and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees

Who is an employer?

An employer is an organization or a person who employs people

Examples of Employers

Government, non — governmental organization, private sector — individuals, company, self employment.

Employers have several duties and responsibilities towards their employees. They are: -

• To organize and conduct business efficiently for the benefit of the institution, employer, community - To respect the employee, treat them with dignity
• Pay a fair wage to the employee
• Ensure good healthy and safe working conditions
• Provide social welfare for the employees eg. time off, leave days, time for recreation
• Grant leave as required by law or the terms of contract
• Take care of the welfare of the employees give medical cover, pension scheme etc
• To motivate their employees
• To reward employees
• Compensate employees made redundant

Employers have a right to / are entitled to

1. Get profits from their businesses
2. Carry out their businesses without unfair taxation
3. Form association with other employers
4. Obtain and conduct business
5. Hire, dismiss employees in accordance with the requirements of their firms and contract
6. Demand a fair day's work
7. Conduct business without subjection to unfair conditions and competitions

Rights of the employer

Moral duties of the employees

1. Carry out their duties to the best of their ability without supervision
2. Respect and protect the property of the employer
3. Encourage peaceful solutions to any problems encountered in their work place
4. To work diligently for self— fulfillment and development
5. To respect their employer and fellow employees
6. Observe terms of contract with employer
7. Be loyal, honest, respect to the employer

Rights of the employees

• To receive fair wages
  
• To have a reasonable workload 
  
• Have reasonable hours of work
  
• Have safety and protection at work
  
• Right to join a labour union
  
• Right to further individual training and development education
  
• Rights to retirement, terminal benefits
  
• Rights to a fair opportunity for provision
  
• A right to time for rest
  
• Right to Favourable working conditions